Nolah Mattress Review

Last Updated on February 12, 2019

Our Review Process | Disclosure

The Tuck team collected and analyzed 492 verified customer experiences from 12 unique sources and spent over 40 hours testing this mattress in our lab for this review. This research is supported by you, our readers, through our independently chosen links, which earn us a commission. Read more about what we do here.

Quick Overview

Nolah offers two different mattresses. The Nolah Original 10 is a 10″ HR polyfoam mattress, while the Nolah Signature 12 is a 12″ flippable HR polyfoam mattress. The two mattresses make use of Nolah’s proprietary AirFoam.

Our review of the Nolah Mattresses found that the AirFoam did a great job hugging our hips and shoulders as we laid on our side, taking any pressure away. The Nolah Signature 12 had a firmer feel when flipped and give our heavier sleepers excellent support keeping the spine aligned when sleeping on their stomach. Both mattresses did seem to sleep a bit more cool than a traditional memory foam mattress.

Read on for our full review of the Nolah Mattresses, including sleeper and performance ratings, who we recommend this bed to, and everything else you need to know about the mattress.

Pros

Flippable design with two firmness options (Signature 12)

Excellent motion isolation (both brands)

Philanthropic angle with ability to adopt a wildlife animal

Free shipping

Financing Available

15 year warranty on Original

Lifetime warranty on Signature

Cons

Limited edge support

Some potential for off-gassing

Mandatory 30 night break in period with sleep trial

Ratings and Recommendations

MODEL

Description

Nolah Original

Foam

Medium

Moderate

Good for Back Pain

Back

Full mattress details

Mattress Specs

FIRMNESS5.5

Sleep trial120 nights

Warranty15 Year

AVAILABILITYonline

WEIGHT74 lbs

TYPEFoam

Price$949/Queen

SHIPPINGFree

Sleep Rating

Durability

Good

The durability of Nolah mattresses appears to be at least fair, but the company has been in business for roughly three years and the long-term performance of these models has not been assessed.

Motion Isolation

Very Good

The Nolah mattress isolates transfer to some extent, but not as much as models with memory foam layers that absorb and minimize motion more effectively.

Conforming

Good

Like other mixed foam mattresses, the Nolah conforms somewhat closely but does not offer the same targeted pressure relief as memory foam mattresses.

Sex

Fair

The Nolah mattress is not particularly bouncy, and may not be responsive enough for some couples.

Temperature Neutrality

Good

The Nolah mattress can be a heat trap, according to owners, which causes the bed to sleep warm.

Off-gassing

Good

Nolah mattresses emit some odor when new, but no more than other mixed foam models; the smells typically clear out within a few days.

Edge Support

Fair

The Nolah mattress offers little to no edge support, leaving the perimeter of the bed susceptible to early sinkage.

Noise

Excellent

The Nolah mattress is virtually silent when bearing weight, according to customers.

Nolah Signature

Foam

Multiple Firmness Options

Moderate

Good for Back Pain

Full mattress details

Mattress Specs

FIRMNESSSide 1: 4
Side 2: 7

Sleep trial120 nights

WarrantyLifetime

AVAILABILITYonline

WEIGHT86 lbs

TYPEFoam

Price$1,499/Queen

SHIPPINGFree

Sleep Rating

Durability

Good

The Nolah Signature rates as middle-of-the-road on durability. We expect this bed to last around 7 years, which is average for a foam mattress.

Motion Isolation

Very Good

The Signature does a wonderful job of cradling pressure, allowing the mattress to absorb impact and reduce the movement you'll feel across the surface of the bed.

Noise

What Type of Sleeper Is Best Suited for a Nolah Mattress?

Based on our customer feedback, the Nolah Mattress has received the following grades among sleepers of different weights and preferred sleep positions. Please note that these ratings are subjective, and that everyone has varying experiences on different mattresses. Sleeper comfort and spinal support are the most important factors when it comes to selecting a mattress.

As you can see, the Nolah is an excellent choice for side sleepers of all weight categories, and performs well for those who sleep on their back. We are hesitant to recommend the soft side of the Nolah Signature 12 to larger sleepers, since likely will lack the necessary support, but the firm side of the mattress should be great.

Our testing process found the Nolah should also be great for you if…

You’re looking for an affordable memory foam mattress

You love the feel of memory foam – sleeping more “in” than “on” a bed

Looking for the ability to flip the mattress find the proper feel for you

You sleep with a partner and want to limit the movement you encounter on the bed

Accolades/Awards

After the data collection and testing we’ve done, here are the categories where the Nolah mattress stood out:

What You Need to Know About the Nolah Mattress

Construction and Firmness

In terms of firmness, the Nolah Original 10 mattress is a Medium, or 5.5 on the Tuck 1-10 firmness scale. The Nolah Signature 12 comes in with a 4 for the soft side and a 7 for the firm side. The table below features a detailed breakdown of all mattress layers and specifications.

Product Name

Firmness Options

Thickness

Support Core Components

Comfort Layer Components

Cover Components

Nolah Signature 12

4 (Medium Soft)

12″

7″ HD Polyfoam

4″ HR Polyfoam 1″ HR Polyfoam

Organic Cotton

7 (Firm)

12″

7″ HD Polyfoam

1″ HR Polyfoam 4″ HR Polyfoam

Organic Cotton

Nolah Original 10

5.5 (Medium)

10″

7″ 1.8PCF HD Polyfoam

2″ 2.5PCF Polyfoam
1″ 4PCF Foam

Viscose

Firmness is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. For more information on how firmness is calculated, please visit our Mattress Firmness page.

Sizing and Pricing

Size

Dimensions

Height

Nolah Original 10 Price

Nolah Signature 12 Price

Twin

38W” x 75L”

10″ (Nolah Original 10)12″ (Nolah Signature 12)

$619

$1,069

Twin Extra Long (XL)

38W” x 80L”

10″ (Nolah Original 10)12″ (Nolah Signature 12)

$759

$1,1169

Full

54W” x 75L”

10″ (Nolah Original 10)12″ (Nolah Signature 12)

$879

$1,369

Queen

60W” x 80L”

10″ (Nolah Original 10)12″ (Nolah Signature 12)

$1,019

$1,569

King

76W” x 80L”

10″ (Nolah Original 10)12″ (Nolah Signature 12)

$1,119

$1,769

California King

72W” x 84L”

10″ (Nolah Original 10)12″ (Nolah Signature 12)

$1,119

$1,769

Availability: Nolah mattresses are exclusively available for sale on the Nolah website. The mattresses are not available through any online retailers (including Amazon.com), and Nolah does not operate any brick-and-mortar locations.

Warranty coverage begins on the date of purchase; the warranty is entirely nonprorated. Nolah Sleep will, at their sole option, repair or replace all mattresses that are deemed defective for as long as the warranty is valid.

Nolah mattresses are designed for use with certain types of foundational support. According to the company, mattresses must be supported with a ‘supportive and proper foundation/base which is substantial enough to support the mattress and its users‘. Use of an improper foundation will void the warranty.

Nolah Sleep will cover all costs related to physically repairing or replacing a mattress, as well as all transportation and handling charges for shipping a defective mattress to the company. If the mattress is not covered under warranty, the owner must pay a maximum of $100 in shipping charges each way.

The warranty will cover the following product defects:

Visible indentations or sagging in the mattress surface that measure one and a half inches (1 1/2″) or deeper and are not the result of owner misuse and/or improper foundational support.

Physical flaws in the foam that cause it to deteriorate or crack prematurely.

Manufacturing flaws related to the cover, including issues with seams or zippers. Nolah Sleep may opt to only replace the cover if there are no other issues with the mattress.

The warranty will not cover the following:

Normal increases in foam softness that do not affect its pressure-relieving abilities, or visible indentations or sagging in the mattress surface that do not measure one and a half inches (1 1/2″) or deeper. These issues are all considered standard wear and tear.

Burns, cuts, tears, stains, and other types of physical damage that occur as a direct result of owner misuse, improper cleaning, and/or inadequate foundational support.

This warranty is exclusively extended to original owners who buy their mattress directly from Nolah Sleep or an authorized retailer. Those who buy or acquire their mattress from the original owner or a non-authorized retailer do so ‘as is’, and will not be entitled to warranty protection.

Delivery

How is the mattress shipped?Nolah mattresses are compressed, vacuum sealed, and boxed for shipping

Where do they ship?Nolah ships mattresses anywhere in the contiguous United States

Full shipping details

Delivery Policy: The delivery policy for Nolah Sleep is as follows:

All Nolah mattress deliveries are coordinated through UPS Ground. Mattresses are made to order and typically assembled within three to five business days, and then shipped to customers within two to five additional business days. In total, customers should expect their mattress to arrive within five to 10 business days.

Customers will receive a UPS tracking number as soon as their mattress ships from the factory.

Purchasers are not able to schedule their delivery for specific dates, but they can leave detailed instructions for delivery personnel when placing their order.

Customers that receive a delivery notification from UPS before their package arrives should contact Nolah Sleep as soon as possible.

For customers ordering a mattress that will be delivered during a federal holiday, Nolah Sleep suggests purchasing the mattress and and scheduling the delivery 14 to 21 business days in advance to mitigate slower-than-average delivery times.

Old Mattress Removal: Because they utilize UPS Ground for all deliveries, Nolah Sleep does not offer old mattress delivery services.

Company Information

Customer Service

7 out of 10 owner experiences show customers have had a positive experience with Nolah, irrespective of whether or not they liked their mattress.

Other Nolah Products

How Do Nolah Mattresses Compare to Other Beds?

As any consumer does with a product they’re considering, our mattress assessments naturally involve comparing them with other similar products. Be it composition, firmness, or price, we think it’s important to see how Nolah mattresses stack up to other beds.

Both Nolah mattresses have a unique feel utilizing their AirFoam, which puts them at a nice price point, a bit lower than it’s well-known competitors like Casper and Leesa.

Check out our selections below if you’d like to see a few comparable mattresses.